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30The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 10 — 2016

LEXIPICASSO has released a
sneak peek into some of his latest
sounds and experimentations on
SoundCloud. The rapper and self-
described “trap viking” has promised
fans an upcoming LP and EP.
Rapper EMMSJÉ GAUTI celebrated
the release of his third album with
a show at NASA on July 14. The
album, called ‘Vagg&Velta’, follows
the release of his singles ‘Strákarnir’
and ‘Djammæli.’ Gauti used the
crowdfunding site Karolina Fund to
raise money for a vinyl pressing of the
album.
And in yet more rap news, rising star
ARON CAN has treated fans to a
new single. “Með Mér” was released
on June 27, and features the young
hip-hopper’s well-honed blend of
dreamlike beats and smooth rhymes.
Arnar Ingi Ingason, better known as
Young Nazareth, is one of Prikið’s resi-
dent DJs and a member of Sturla At-
las. Despite his young age, Nazareth is
known for attracting the city’s most
turnt hip-hop devotees and keeping
them jumping till dawn. Don’t miss
him working his magic July 30 at Prikið.
When did you start DJ'ing?
I started out in 2009 playing house mu-
sic. I did my first gigs at my school and
then started playing house at places
like Nasa and Besta Útihátíðin. Happily,
that was just a phase and I switched
to playing hip-hop in ca. 2012. Today I
perform at bars in Reykjavík, mainly
Prikið. I also play quite regularly here
and there with my gang, Sturla Atlas
and the 101 Boys. Shouts out!

What styles do you play?
I try to stay in the loop and play the
freshest hip-hop and RnB available.

What's your favourite Reykjavík venue
to play?
Prikið, all day long. Nothing beats over-
looking a crowded, turnt up dance floor
at 4am at Prikið. I started playing there
last August and have done a back-to-
back set on a monthly basis with my
dear friend, Egill Spegill. Shouts out to
that beautiful soul.

What kind of gear do you use when
playing?
I use the software Traktor from Native
Instruments. Hardware-wise I usually
use a Traktor Kontrol S2 controler but
when I’m doing smaller gigs I tend to
use a bundle of Traktor Kontrol X1 mk2
and a Traktor Kontrol Z1.

If you were an audio effect, which one
would you be?
I’d be a flanger—I have my ups and
downs.

What kind of crowd is the best crowd in
your opinion?
People who aren’t self-conscious and
show up just to have a good time and
dance. When I think about it though, I
also like the people who sit in the win-
dow sill of Prikið, who just came to
drink beer, listen to the music and rec-
ognize every single track I play.

What are your five essential tracks of
the moment?
“Crime Riddim” by Skepta, “Sweetheart
Flow” by Sturla Atlas, “Ten (feat. Yung
Lean) by Adamn Killa, “Why You Always
Hatin’ (feat. Drake and Kamaiyah)” by
YG and “Pick Up The Phone (feat. Qua-
vo)” by Travis Scott X Young Thug.
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